What can you make with...

Ground almonds and almond butter.

I've just noticed these in a cupboard in the kitchen; I can't recall when I bought them (they aren't past their expiry date though), but would be good to use them.

I'm guessing some sort of dessert/treat is on the cards. I don't mind using a bit sugar (although maple syrup would be better), but would like to avoid dairy and coconut (just doesn't agree with me). Apart from that, I happy to use just about any other primal friendly ingredients.

Are they from blanched almonds ? You could try some marzipan. Around Xmas time, I make some from ground almonds (which I blanched and roasted a little), xylitol and eggs, with a touch of vanilla. It was really nice. I also make some macadamia nut cream with coconut milk, vanilla, raw cacao powder, and xylitol in my Vitamix blender. A real bomb! With the marzipan, I can make small "sandwiches" with the mac nut cream. The cream keeps really good and creamy. I think the (rather loose) proportions go like this:
- 2 cups unsalted mac nuts (you can roast them a little for more nutty taste)
- 1.5 cup coconut milk (I get some made by Aroy-D, the BPA free one)
- 3 Tbsp xylitol
- 2 Tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1-2 tsp of pure vanilla powder or extract
- optional: a bit of double-cream (it's like whipping cream but at ~ 50% fat)

I'll say it again: it is a treat, not a staple food!!!
You blend the stuff until creamy, cool it down some in your fridge and have a 2 couple of tsp after dinner
With the marzipan bread, you can really make the whole family happy